
Owner's Information
Owner publications are written speci®cally for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Owner's Manual
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Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-39
Driving..........................................................4-17
At Night.....................................................4-17
City...........................................................4-21
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-18
Winter........................................................4-26
Dual Climate Control System............................3-28
E
Electrical System............................................5-92
Add-On Equipment......................................5-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-92
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-92
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion..................5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-92
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-49
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-42
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17Engine Oil Level Check..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance..................... 6-5
Engine Speed Limiter......................................3-41
Engine..........................................................5-19
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-43
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-47
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-46
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-46
Coolant......................................................5-25
Cooling System Inspection............................6-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-35
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-25
English Metric Display.....................................3-40
Entering Feature Programming..........................3-64
Entry Lighting.................................................3-22
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-47
Exiting Feature Programming............................3-76
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Express-Up Window........................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-23
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-20
Exterior Lights at Unlock..................................3-70
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Locks (cont.)
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Lumbar........................................................... 1-2
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
M
Magnetic Ride Control.....................................4-11
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering............4-11
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-101
Maintenance Schedule...................................... 6-9
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-10
Brake System Inspection..............................6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-14
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-13
Fuel System Inspection................................6-13
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services............... 6-9Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-13
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-16
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-13
Throttle System Inspection............................6-14
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-42
Making Turns.................................................4-40
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-47
Map Pocket...................................................2-49
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-51
Memory Seat.................................................2-51
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-51
Message.......................................................3-56
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirror Operation.....................................2-37, 2-38
Mirror to Curb In Reverse................................3-74
Mirrors..........................................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
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and Compass..........................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStarž.....2-37
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Parking (cont.)
Brake........................................................2-31
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.................. 6-9
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-13
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-16
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-35
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-39
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..................................2-21
PASS-KeyžIII ................................................2-21 .
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Performance Shift Display (STS Only)................2-30
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-36
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..........................3-84, 3-95
Playing a Compact Disc..........................3-85, 3-96
Playing the Radio...................................3-79, 3-88
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column........................................................ 3-8
Power...........................................................3-26
Accessory Outlets........................................3-26
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-92
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Seat............................................................ 1-2Power (cont.)
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows....................................................2-16
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-23
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-45
Programming the Power Windows.....................2-17
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-10
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-87
Radios..........................................................3-78
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-104
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-105
Care of Your CDs......................................3-105
Console-Mounted CD Changer......................3-99
DIC Personalization.....................................3-63
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-98
Radio Personalization with Home and
Away Feature........................................3-102
Radio with Cassette and CD.................3-79, 3-87
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-78
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Safety Belt (cont.)
Reminder Light............................................3-41
Safety Belts...................................................5-86
Care of......................................................5-86
Driver Position............................................1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-11
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-10
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-19
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-19
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-18
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-6
Safety Chains.................................................4-38
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seat............................................................... 1-5
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Seats.............................................................. 1-3
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-51
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-2
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-38
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-38
Rear Seat Position......................................1-38
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-41
Security Light.................................................3-51
Sensors.........................................................3-31
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-47
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-47
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Setting Preset Stations............................3-80, 3-89
Setting the Time.............................................3-78
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-78
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-78
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-81, 3-90
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-88
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-34
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-13
Skidding........................................................4-16
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-100
Speedometer..................................................3-39
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-11
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-25
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-13
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.......................3-35
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-103
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